The Wolf King by Lauren Palphreyman

Author: Lauren Palphreyman

Series: The Wolf King #1

Genre: Fantasy Romance | Cursed Royals | Shifter Lore

Rating: ★★★★☆ (4.1/5)

🌕✨ Why We Chose It:

A cursed prince. A fierce heroine. A world of wolf shifters and shadowy bargains? We were howling with anticipation. The Wolf King delivers a fast-paced romantasy with bite—and just enough angst to ruin your sleep schedule.

If you love...

• 🌒 Grumpy x sunshine

• 🐺 Royal shifter politics

• 💔 Curses, court betrayal, and forced proximity

Then welcome to the pack—this one is for you.

📸 Book Aesthetic Moodboard 📸

“Some kings rule by blood. Others by fear. But the Wolf King? He rules by both.” – The Wolf King

💬 Book Club Highlights 💬

🐺 Favorite Tropes

• ✨ Enemies to reluctant allies (and lovers 👀)

• ✨ He’s cursed, she’s chaotic

• ✨ Found family meets ancient prophecy

• ✨ Dangerous bargains under moonlight

🔥 Discussion Questions We Loved

• Do you think the curse shaped the Wolf King's rule—or was he always this cold?

• Is the line between monster and man ever truly clear in this world?

• Which supporting character stole the show for you?

• What truths lie beneath the "blessing" of the wolven mark?

  
  

🍷 Book Pairing Night: Moonlit Mayhem

Our themed book night featured:

• Full Moon Fizz – Blackberry, rosemary, and vanilla soda spritz

• Lupine Bites – Smoky gouda, venison sausage, and black olives

• Shadow Cupcakes – Black cocoa with edible silver leaf frosting 🌕

🖋️ Quotes That Clawed at Us

“He wore his crown like a burden—and his pain like armor.”“I didn’t fall for the wolf. I ran toward him.”

🌙 Final Thoughts

The Wolf King is a fierce entry into the romantasy genre, with an addictive pace, lush lore, and a broody, tormented royal you’ll want to hug and slap—sometimes at the same time. Perfect for fans of Kingdom of the Wicked and A Curse So Dark and Lonely.

📚 Rating Breakdown:

Category	Rating
Romance	★★★★☆
World-Building	★★★★☆
Magic System	★★★☆☆
Plot Twists	★★★★☆

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Read The Wolf King with us? Drop your favorite quote, wolf pack theory, or dream fancast in the comments—or tag us on Instagram using #RomantasyBooknookReads!